GOLDEN HOUR:
The golden hour clock is the only series in the Jefferson electric that
motors are available for now. When the motor is replaced, the dial glass and gear
and gear ring and housing should be cleaned. Some information indicates no oil should
be used on the dial gear ring and housing, and some says oil is ok. My experience
has taught me that if much more than a very thin film of oil is applied problems
will occur. The motor should be mounted so as to leave some play in the gears ,
but not too much. Bring the gears together as closely as possible and then separate
them by about .020 in. plus or minus .004 in.. Do not allow too much play in the gears
because they will lock up when the teeth hit on the gear tooth ends. Do not ,on the
other hand, allow the gear teeth to bottom out on each other .
Be sure to check the cord when the motor is replaced. If the cord is bad ,
replace it. Pay particular attention to the plug and the strain relief insulator at the
back of the case; these are the most common areas of problems.